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The Dugout Discussion – Swansea vs Everton

Gameweek 32’s inaugural fixture sees Swansea City welcome Everton to the Liberty Stadium in the lunchtime kick-off. Both sides boast good form leading up to this encounter, with the Swans earning victories in the previous two Gameweeks, while the Toffees are in the midst of a three-match wining streak.

All eyes will be on Bafetimbi Gomis in the wake of his brace against Hull City last time out. The ex-Lyon frontman has struggled to fill the void created by Wilfried Bony’s departure to Manchester City, yet four goals for Gomis in as many starts suggests he’ll be a key player for the Welsh outfit throughout their agreeable run-in. Elsewhere in the Swansea camp, Ki Sung-Yeung continues to impress with his goalscoring prowess – having netted four goals in the past eight Gameweeks – while Gylfi Sigurdsson has delivered attacking returns in two of his last four outings.

Garry Monk is forced into one change to the side that saw off ten-man Hull City last time out – Angel Rangel comes in at right-back with Kyle Naughton forced to miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.

Everton’s upturn in form has renewed Fantasy interest in the likes of right-back Seamus Coleman, who bagged a goal and an assist in their Gameweek 30 visit to Loftus Road. The Irish international has benefited from Everton’s much-improved defensive resolve in recent weeks, with Roberto Martinez’s men conceding a solitary goal in their last three league clashes. Today’s teamsheet finds Everton unchanged, as Romelu Lukaku misses out once again: Arouna Kone leads the attack with Ross Barkley up in support.

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  1. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Did Toby play on the wing for Belgium last year in the WC?

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      He regularly plays there for Belgium. Plenty of experience. He doesn't bother me at RB - Yoshida at CB does.

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I dont know about playing as a winger, but he played right back at Atletico to cover Juan Fran.

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Yes...He can play on both sides...(not at the same time btw, that would be daft)

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        😀

    4. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      On the wing? Seriously lad...

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        RWB or LWB...not an out an out winger...

      2. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        😳
        Showing my age!

        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          🙂

  2. Why Was Clyne Benched?
    Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Clyne owners shouldn't panic

    - Koeman: "It's about freshness. I spoke to Nathaniel Clyne yesterday. It's just a rest for the player"

    This could be a cover for the contract negotiations/disagreements but the fatigue story would make sense:
    - It's Hull at home. Hull have really struggled to score on the road, particularly recently, and we're expected to win. You'd expect that if we don't win (which I think is more possible than some pundits are crediting), it'll be because of our attacking shortcomings, not our defensive ones.
    - Koeman is known to like resting players after international breaks - see Mané - but to rest Clyne vs Everton away would have probably been too risky.
    - Clyne has had hardly any rest all season (avoided major injuries or suspensions, unlike most of the team) and just played in the England internationals
    - His performances have become a little bit patchy. He was far from outstanding vs Everton and he looked out of his depth vs Italy. He did look tired.

    I'm not binning yet.

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      It's not guaranteed Southampton will keep a cleansheet today anyways. Could be a blessing at this point.

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I am. Downgrade to Toby and have an extra 1m to get a DGW player

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Too sideways for me when the DGWs are coming. Would rather prioritise those transfers.

    3. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Keeping in hope of another dream team clyne + Bertie CS plus assist each week 🙂

    4. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Think it's genuinely just a rest.

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Glad I'm not the only one. 😀

    5. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Cheers Lucy, hopefully no cameo so I get Dawson off the bench

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Yeah, a cameo would be terrible.

    6. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Luckily I don't own, but I think he's still nailed.

    7. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Prepare yourself for many more rests for Nathaniel Clyne 😉

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        He can play now and then take a lovely lengthened holiday in the summer, preferably on a remote island where United officials can't get to him? 😀

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          United officials tend to reproduce in stagnant lakes on said islands, he has no chance 😈

          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 19 days ago

            😆

    8. Give us a smile
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Cresswell first sub, will do for me!

    9. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Makes sense to be honest. 🙁

    10. Diva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Thanks Lucy.

    11. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I think (and hope) that you're right. But it really stings since I'm carrying Naughton and Yun 🙁 And because the Southampton double D was a huge strong point in my team this week. ON the plus side, how to be Toby!

  3. wachu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    wow Lewandowski !!! what a goal 🙂

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      yawn.

  4. beric
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    BERIC 42 - TEAM NZ 
    I just left doosra in the hospital. I will be using my poor grasp of English to attempt to put down the eloquent words he had for everyone later or in the morning and submit it as a community article to Jonty.

    Hope that's ok, he's doing well and sends all his gratitude to everyone from here.

    (Bottom of page)

    1. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      😀 Great, can't wait.

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Thanks for the update. Hopefully he'll be back in good form soon.

    3. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      and already did the transfers this week

    4. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Doos. Community legend.

    5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Looking forward to it

    6. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      😀

    7. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Thank you!

  5. beric
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    What's jontys email?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Please email me at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk to discuss this further

      I'm locking this thread now.

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Expect an email, you naughty boy.

      2. The Light Knight
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        😆

      3. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        😆

      4. beric
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Hahaha That's the one!

      5. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        😆

  6. Ramboo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Clyne benched?

    Just dropped, rested or some kind of small injury?

    1. TuttiFrutti
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Just my ML-rival paying off Koeman...

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      See Lucy's comment above mate.

  7. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Dawson coming in for Clyne. What about you lot?

    1. mipola
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      PVA

    2. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      clyne could come on.

    3. Ramboo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Rose in for him, thats fin, the problem is if Clyne gets a cuple of minutes...

    4. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      PVA unsticking himself from the bench

    5. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Dawson, although Clyne could easily come on.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        For some reason I have a hunch (bar a disaster) with Clyne it's either 90 or 0.

    6. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I don't own him.

    7. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Bellerin. And if that fails, PVA.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Looks good to me Lucy-I started Belkerin.

  8. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Clyne is dead to me. Keeping next week and then Skrtl in. He is like Sterling...I'm too tired to do my job... 🙄

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Not much value in him now anyway if you want to climb.

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Oh dear.

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      he hasn't had a rest all season

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Me neither but still working almost every day.

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          When did you become an overpaid PL footballer? 😛

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 19 days ago

            Haha. Well I'm underpaid left back in local sunday league 😉

            1. Lucy.
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 19 days ago

              Full back respect. 😉 I was RB before my knees crumbled.

  9. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Next semi-shock is Drogba starting over Loic.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      It could happen.

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      the server would crash

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        I have Remy but I knew it was a risk in getting him in 🙂

      2. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Worth remembering that we have picked Remy on the basis of second guessing Mourinho with one of his fringe players.

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I would reserve some time for a little weep if that happened! 😀

    4. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Next week vs United

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Can see that being more likely. Drogba can bully Utd's CBs and hold the ball up better. I think Jose is going for the kill today on the counter.

        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          Agreed

        2. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          Drogba has been terrible whenever he has played this season, don't think Mourinho will risk playing him

      2. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        This ^

      3. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Last season he played United with no striker at all...none...

        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          Yep, gave them way too much respect. I don't think he'll do that this time

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 19 days ago

            Yeah he did..but it demonstrates that Mourinho is more than capable of the odd moment of madness.

    5. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I'd be erect.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Arriba

      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        😯

    6. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      No chance

  10. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Sorry if I offended anyone, last page. Besides Breadbin.

    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      What did you expect? Apology accepted.

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        People took it too far, imo.

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          It was just unnecessary. Just wish a dip in form, that seems reasonable. Which for Yoshida is probably the abyss...

          1. davies
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 19 days ago

            I know, I know. Forgiven?

            1. Breadbin
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 19 days ago

              Jonty will decide.

            2. Lucy.
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 19 days ago

              Yeah 😀

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      i FORGIVE YOU

    3. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I didn't see what you said but I forgive you because I'm a kind person.

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        😉

    4. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I accept your apology. You are a really cool guy.

    5. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Well plp are just too sensitive and hypocrite

  11. Baa
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    I just got in...
    What was Coleman doing?!
    And why didn't Siggy take the pen?

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Jonjo is a Swansea legend

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      He had a bit of a mad moment...but he looked good during the match going forward

  12. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Come on Benteke + Kane!

    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      3-3 with a hatful each will do.

  13. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Kane has the armband for Spurs 😯

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Had it last week too.

    2. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Did last week too

    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Had it last week as well without Vert and Lloris

    4. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Last week as well.

    5. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      What they said.

    6. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Last we... oh.

    7. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      No Kane goals then. Burdon of arm and too heavy

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        I'll take three assists. All to Eriksen 🙂

    8. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Had it last week as well, good to lump all the pressure onto him while he's young, 0 chance of it having negative results...

    9. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Vert normally wears it.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Lloris

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          😳

  14. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    All this young English footballers. Always too tired. No wonder clubs prefer buying players from abroad

  15. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Graelish need to pull up his socks.

  16. Bob.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Remember this guy! http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32219087

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I can see why smaller clubs cash in when they can!

  17. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Any decent websites that notify you of goals etc. in today's matches?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Bbc is excellent if your not trolling.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        ?

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          Your playing this game a long time Capt. Surely your aware of all these sites already?

          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 19 days ago

            Had Sofascore on my phone the whole time but I broke it recently.

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 19 days ago

              Cool- I use the Bbc app I find it brill tbh.

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Whoscored

    3. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Twitter is the best. Follow the premier league and any league you want goal updates from.

    4. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      😆

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        I mean like actually notify you when the goals go in

        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 19 days ago

          Oh... phone app Fotmob is what I use but here it quicker

    5. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Flashscore

    6. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      Cheers lads

  18. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    K. Davis
    Lescott Wollscheid Bertrand Fonte
    Silva Hazard Eriksen
    Kane (v) Aguero (C) Remy

    Bench: Zouma, Sanchez (!), Lucas (!)

    433 next week 😮

  19. Richd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Gargatron says I have had 11 different captains this season with Aguero (7) top, just ahead of Austin I assume.

    What about you guys? 11 seems a lot, and shows what a fun season it has been.

  20. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    FSS Ciriches pass the ball..

  21. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Need a Soton cs and Leicester to score V WBA-c'mon!!!!!

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      No chance Leicester.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Wouldn't rule out Leicester scoring.

    2. Woeisme
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 days ago

      I'll take, hull to score and a west brom clean sheet

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 days ago

        Unlucky so far Woe.

  22. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Aluko, so close

  23. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Villa definitely in the wide awake club...

  24. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Just saw 5 points and got excited.. 5 people on 1 point each...

  25. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    west ham goal?

  26. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Chirches is shocking haha

  27. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    My luck, last week h2h opponent had jagielka, this week my opponent has cresswell. Like wtf???

  28. ellelelle
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    Hull seem to be pushing forward? 2 shots on target 2 off target so far.. Southampton haven't done anything up front.

    what is this

  29. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    does a save count from a gk if it is not on target? [fpl wise] always wondered and has just happend with panti

  30. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 days ago

    panti has caught a nasty one in the face